It started life as a satellite airfield for raf moretoninmarsh, and was used by vickers wellingtons of no. Price isthe same so im not sure what the difference is. Enstone airfield chipping norton airport, movie theater. Enstone enterprises ltd officers free information from. Went to enstone as a birthday gift, one of about 20 present at the introduction by paul fowler, owner, flier, raconteur. Unit 1, enstone airfield, enstone, chipping norton, oxfordshire, ox74np. Asn aircraft accident bristol 170 freighter 31 cfdfc. The international civil aviation organization icao designator is egtn, and its contact radio frequency is 129. I ran out of height over the airfield and was forced to land unannounced on a busy sunday afternoon.
Enstone airfield is a small civilian airfield close to enstone in oxfordshire, which is used for microlights, light aircraft and motor gliders. Arable land was recorded in different units, including. It is intended to bring together the various sources of information at events, squadrons, aircraft and personnel that have been involved in the site. The airfield had three concrete runways, a type t2 and a type b1 aircraft hangar. Enstone airfield, west oxfordshire area information, map.
Enstone airfield complex industrial zone st johns road in. This place is listed in the industrial zone category of the geodruid gagingwell 2020 guide. In 1997 the following aircraft could be seen at enstone. Spitfire club enstone 2020 all you need to know before. The catering is limited to snacks but is good value and uses an honesty box system the home made cake was very good. The catering is limited to snacks but is good value and uses an honesty box system. The airfield at enstone was built in 1943 as a satellite station for moreton in marsh. Google street view two men have died following a light aircraft crash at an airfield in oxfordshire. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. How to get to enstone airfield oxfordshire, england. The pilot, in his 60s, and his passenger, in his 50s, suffered fatal. Enstone is an english village and civil parish about 4 miles 6.
Enstone light aircraft crash causes barn fire bbc news. If you are planning on landing your own aircraft, there is a landing fee of. Importantif you have a voucher code from gift republic, you will be able to. A copilot was hurt when a light aircraft has crashed into.
Enstone microlights phil reed quality flight training. Enstone flying club,history, history of raf enstone. Flying started from the site in 1941 as raf edgehill. There are 3 levels of local government in oxfordshire county council, district council and parish council. The enstone parish council is a democratically elected body of. Six heavily modified lancasters were based at enstone, lancashire, during wwii. Enstone aerodrome is situated 1100 feet east of enstone airfield. The nearest settlements are the village of enstone southeast approximately 1km 0. Enstone airfield egtn chipping nortan, airport information such as runway length, weather, airport elevation, and fbo directory with avation fuel prices. A ploughland terra carucis or carucata was the area that could be ploughed by eight oxen in a year. A world war two military airfield, opened in 1942 and closed to military flying in 1947. Asn aircraft accident bristol 170 freighter 31 cfdfc enstone. On monday, it will be largely fine and dry with spells of sunshine and a strengthening easterly wind. The airfield eventually closed in 1947 following the departure, in december 1946, of a detachment of harvards and oxfords of 17 fts.
For more information, or to book your trial flying lesson, call us now on 01608 677208. Enstone airfield egtn in oxfordshire has an elevation of 550ft and to visit us at motorglide, youll need the northside grass runway 08n26n, which is 1,020m. The aircraft were at enstone for about eighteen months and were kept on the other side of the airfield to the otu aircraft, the crews never mixing. Enstone airfields of britain conservation trust uk. Enstone airfield wikipedia an piemonteis, lenciclopedia. Enstone aerodrome is a small unlicensed civilian airfield close to enstone in oxfordshire, which is currently used for microlights, light aircraft and motor gliders. A bristol 170 freighter 31 plane, registered cfdfc, was damaged beyond repair in a takeoff accident at enstone airfield, united kingdom. The civil parish, one of the largest in oxfordshire, consists of the villages of church enstone and neat enstone known together as enstone, with the hamlets of chalford, cleveley, fulwell, gagingwell, lidstone, and radford.
Carleton college, in nearby northfield, mn, purchased 160 acres near stanton, mn and formed the carleton college aviation corps, modeled after civilian pilot training program cptp for training military pilots. Media in category 2017 at enstone airfield the following 42 files are in this category, out of 42 total. Whether you want a 30 minute pleasure flight to celebrate that special occasion or aspire to be a qualified pilot, osf offers a friendly, relaxed atmosphere which helps you to get the most out of your flying. Air crews were trained here on wellingtons and on completion of their training were either moved onto the lancaster, halifax and other heavy bomber squadrons. Mm recycling ltd, unit 1, enstone airfield, enstone, chipping norton, oxfordshire, ox74np,united kingdom, 01608 677609 waste paper merchants. Fly from our metre tarmac and grass runways in uncontrolled airspace over stunning countryside. Hoping to fly my girlfriend down to enstone as i have booked her into heythrop spa for the day as a surprise. Enstone airfield i am a glider pilot from bedfordshire and was on an outandreturn task with enstone airfield as my turn point. Should you wish to leave a small donation towards the upkeep and ongoing running of the website, it. How to book in after you purchase your ticket you will received a unique code which you can use to book a tour for each ticket holder. Tours last approximately 2 hours and take place on saturdays at 11. You can use this code only once, you can register on the system and we can keep you informed of the progress of the spitfire and other events that your membership entitles you to come along to. Mar 26, 2019 insurance tycoon peter mullin, 78, has been battling with west oxfordshire district council to get plans approved for his futuristic car museum, race track and 28 holiday lodges.
Enstone airfield map oxfordshire, england mapcarta. Tuesday is expected to be a breezier day with a risk of rain as a front approaches from the southwest. The aerodrome was built during world war ii as a then typical triangular three runway royal air force bomber command airfield the aerodrome opened 15 september 1942 as raf enstone. Oxford to enstone 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car. This site is dedicated to the history of manston airfield, in kent from its first official usage back in 1916. The importation and processing of material on land at enstone. Image caption the twinengine plane struck the farm building near enstone airfield. Suitable for ages 8 to 80, we guarantee that the grin will last longer and will be talked about for longer, than almost anything else.
Lenstone airfield a le naeroport localisa a enstone, davsin a chipping norton, oxfordshire, anghiltera, regn uni. Enstone aerodrome is a small unlicensed civilian airfield close to enstone in oxfordshire, which is. Enstone flying club efc is a flight training school and members club based at enstone airfield egtn in oxfordshire. If you live in neat enstone, church enstone, cleveley, lidstone, gagingwell, chalford, radford, fulwell or broadstonehill this site is for you. Ernigrip motors in chipping norton, oxfordshire aa. You will be able to change the settings such as means of transport, units of measure, tolls and. Airport information about egtn enstone enstone airfield, oxfordshire, eng, gb. Initially wellington bombers used the airfield for flying practice, but occasionally supplying aircraft and crew for operational bombing raids. Ernigrip motors is located in chipping norton, oxfordshire and can be contacted on 01608677836.
It was formerly called raf enstone and was built during world war ii as a royal air force base. We offer full fixed price service, mot and much more. An organisation dedicated to ensuring the continued remembrance of the few, who in all. Mm recycling ltd, unit 1, enstone airfield, enstone. The site is located in enstone airfield northwest of the village of enstone in oxfordshire approximately 6. Fly high above the beautiful countryside with oxfordshire sport flying, take in the views and enjoy time away from the hustle and bustle on the ground below.
Osf operates both a tarmac and grass runway, which offers you the perfect flying experience from trial flights to gaining you a pilots licence and beyond our clubhouse offers refreshment facilities with insideoutside areas to socialise and watch the aviation activities. The kart club shares the airfield with the present shenington gliding club. A memorial stone is situated near the entrance to the kart circuit. Constructed in 1942 for the raf its life was principally as an otu operational training unit, the raf are long since gone and they left us with a grass runway 26008 1100m and a hard runway now truncated 26008. Insurance tycoon peter mullin, 78, has been battling with west oxfordshire district council to get plans approved for his futuristic car museum, race track and 28 holiday lodges.
Enstone airfield is situated approximately 15 miles northwest of the centre of oxford, just off the a44 between woodstock and chipping norton, and welcomes visitors by both air and road. Oxfordshire sport flying osf, a friendly relaxed flying club with professional standards. Egtn enstone enstone airfield, oxfordshire, eng, gb. Media in category enstone airfield the following 5 files are in this category, out of 5 total. Enstone is an important parish on the main oxford to stratford road and is the largest parish in oxfordshire, and includes the villages of neat and church enstone, and the hamlets of cleveley, radford, gagingwell, broadstone hill, chalford and lidstone. A gift for a special occasion may lead to a hobby of a lifetime. In use 2001, upper floor windows and doors have been replaced with smaller size doubleglazed units. Enstone aerodrome was opened in september 1942 as a satellite airfield for no 21 otu, based at moretoninmarsh, and was used by vickers wellingtons of the otu until april 1944.
Enstone aerodrome about us oxfordshire sport flying. Do you want to know the entry ticket price for enstone airfield. Unit 4d enstone business park, unit 4d, enstone airfield. A detachment of harvards and airspeed oxfords of 17 fts subsequently.
Oxfordshire sport flying osf enstone airfield, enstone. Enstone microlights based at enstone airfield is set in the beautiful surroundings of the cotswolds, near oxford, banbury and the m40, and offers a superb base for local and cross country flying. After having indicated the starting point, an itinerary will be shown with directions to get to enstone airfield with distance and travel time, it will be possible to modify the route by dragging. It was a satellite of moreton in marsh airfield, and was used by operational training units of 91 group, bomber command. Enstone enterprises ltd free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual. Ernigrip motors in chipping norton, oxfordshire aa garage guide. Wellington bombers were the main force based here, but the site was also used by many other aircraft. Enstone northsidegrass airfield is a friendly general aviation airfield set in oxfordshire open countryside, free from controlled airspace.
The entrance to the airfield, signed oxfordshire sportflying, is on the b4022, about 12 mile north of the junction with the b4030. Paul went through the whole reason for setting up the spitfireclub. Stanton airfield began as the united states prepared for entry into world war ii. Aircraft at enstone airfield scottish aviation to waco this website is run entirely as a hobby and in my spare time, it is paid for out of my own pocket. The business park is located just off the a44, providing motorway access to the m40 south and the m5 north.
There are 3 ways to get from oxford to enstone by bus, taxi or car. It offers local a local restaurant, the crown inn, at church enstone serving snacks and homemade cakes. Should i book with oxfordshire sport flying or enstone flying club. Enstone hangar, founded at enstone airfield in in 1987 with the intention of providing a great airfield that combined all the necessary facilities to make aircraft ownership and operation convenient and a pleasurable. Enstone business park is situated on the edge of the cotwolds, 6 miles to the east of chipping norton, miles south of banbury and miles west of bicester. After you purchase your ticket you will received a unique code which you can use to book a tour for each ticket holder. Oxfordshire sport flying enstone airfield, banbury road, enstone, oxfordshire, ox7 4ns. Mm recycling ltd, unit 1, enstone airfield, enstone, chipping. Like your first kiss, a first flight is also an experience that stays with you for a lifetime. Osf is the home of motor gliding based near enstone, oxfordshire, in the beautiful countryside of the cotswolds. Il be arriving at 10am is andleaving at 4ish in a robin dr400 cadet. The aircraft were painted black and carried no squadron markings or codes, and also had no bomb bay doors.